For this week’s Design Ideas, you’re reaping the benefit of a recent sick day. The cure for my cold was sleep, lots of liquids and plenty of Internet scavenging.

I happened to ask myself: What are the best documentaries about design?Here are a few that make my list. Some you’ll have heard of, others I dug out of the recesses of the Internet, my DVD closet and the minds of design-interested chums who were also online. Most are readily available at Netflix and elsewhere. | July 2, 2013»Read Full Blog Post(1)

Bruce Springsteen has released a new cover of the song "High Hopes," set to appear on an album by the same name to be released on Jan. 14. Associated Press photo by Michael Dwyer.| Nov. 27, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Acids, Choir and Vic and Gab are all up for the listener-voted awards' three big prizes: album of the year, song of the year and band of the year, in addition to receiving nominations in other categories. Koch has been nominated for album, song and solo artist of the year. | Nov. 27, 2013»Read Full Article

Whether the locale is 1942 Guadalcanal or 2013 Milwaukee, it's easy to grasp the appeal of Irving Berlin's "White Christmas," conjuring a time and place when we were younger and life was simpler — while also suggesting just how far away that yesteryear is.

The popular outdoor skating rink, in the downtown park at 920 N. Water St., will offer free skate rentals and free Pepsi products Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for opening day, according to a news release from Milwaukee County Parks. | Nov. 27, 2013»Read Full Article

A bakery and cafe serving French and Alsatian pastries and breads could open as soon as February at 4401-03 N. Oakland Ave. in Shorewood.

Owner Gene Webb said a name for the business is being finalized. It would sell pastries and breads, along with a light cafe menu, and would be open early for commuters. | Nov. 27, 2013»Read Full Blog Post

Is it possible to walk of pumpkin pie before the fact? With another frigid day on the way, we have a couple of choices. Bundle up and stay inside as much as possible or embrace the place where we live in and get out there in it. Why not pick a county park and go for a nice winter walk.